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Rob White: There is a new optimum to be found each year and we have to work with our partners as they seek this level

Renault say that they have investigated the alternator problem that led to the retirements of Sebastian Vettel and Romain Grosjean at Valencia, but can't be totally sure it's resolved.

Fernando Alonso has rubbished suggestions that he is set for another tough season in Formula 1 with Renault in 2009 following the poor initial testing pace of the new R29, urging that 'the cars in Jerez are not going to be the ones in Australia'.

Renault technical director, Bob Bell and engine guru, Rob White have both been pleased with their season thus far. Here as they approach another set of back-to-back races, both of which could be consider 'home' grand's prix they remain convinced that reliability 'will be the key'.